Major Crops And Water Scarcity In Egypt

Author : Samiha Ouda
Publisher : Springer
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319217710

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Major Crops and Water Scarcity in Egypt by Samiha Ouda Pdf

This book includes multi-disciplinary quantifications of the effect of climate change on water requirements of wheat, maize, rice and sugarcane. Furthermore, it provides on-farm management that faces water scarcity under current situation and under climate change. Changing cultivation method (raised beds instead of furrows or basins) or increasing irrigation application efficiency (sprinkler or drip systems instead of surface irrigation) can reduce the applied water. Irrigated agriculture, although profitable, it endures wasteful use of valuable water resources. Taking into account the risk of climate change, developing countries like Egypt will highly suffer. Furthermore, the effect of intercropping (two crops use the applied water to one of them), and/or using crop rotations (arrange crops to reduce the applied water, increase water productivity and sustain soil fertility) on production and consumed irrigation water by crops were comprehensively analyzed.

Author : Masayoshi Satoh,Samir Aboulroos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319302164

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Irrigated Agriculture in Egypt by Masayoshi Satoh,Samir Aboulroos Pdf

This book targets the issue of water scarcity in Egypt as a typical example of the world water crisis. Today, the available water resource is facing its limit because of rapid increase in water demand as a result of population growth and changes in peoples’ life-style. The basic idea to solve the problem of water scarcity is that the irrigation sector, the biggest user of water, should increase water use efficiency. However, the real problem is how this can be achieved in view of the crucial need for water in this sector. This book addresses this challenge through case studies from the Nile delta in Egypt. The water problem in the Nile delta, the major source for water in Egypt, is discussed in this book from all its various aspects. This book covers the situation before and after the advent of the Aswan High Dam, so that the reader understands the entire development. Another special feature are the extensive and scientific descriptions of contemporary topics in water and agriculture, especially from the viewpoint of water saving and sustainability. These descriptions are based on field experiments and surveys in a six-year international research project. Topics of this book are local, but their implications are global.

Author : Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319950655

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Conventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt by Abdelazim M. Negm Pdf

This unique volume focuses on Egypt’s conventional water resources and the main water consumer: Egypt’s agriculture. It provides an up-to-date overview and the latest research findings, and covers the following main topics: · History of irrigation and irrigation projects · Key features of agriculture, the administrative and legal framework in Egypt · Land resources for agriculture development · Food insecurity due to water shortages and climate change; resulting challenges and opportunities · Assessment of water resources for irrigation and drinking purposes · Impacts of upstream dams, such as the GERD and Tekeze Dam, on Egypt’s water resources and crop yield · Sustainable use of water resources and the future of mega irrigation projects · Quantity and quality of water in Egypt’s water resources bank This book and the companion volume Unconventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt offer invaluable reference guides for postgraduates, researchers, professionals, environmental managers and policymakers interested in water resources and their management worldwide.

Author : Samiha A.H. Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319336602

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Management of Climate Induced Drought and Water Scarcity in Egypt by Samiha A.H. Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry Pdf

The book contains suggestion on suitable crop rotations for salt-affected soils to maximize the productivity of lands and water under current climate and under climate change in 2030. This book discusses droughts and water scarcity, which are important issues related to natural phenomena and affected by climate variability and change. It calls for reassessing the prevailing crop structure in Egypt under rain fed irrigation in North Egypt and under surface irrigation in the Nile Delta and Valley. Droughts affect rain fed agriculture, while water scarcity affects irrigated agriculture. The book investigates proposals for improving crop structure in these areas, taking into account the sustainability of water and soil resources. Further, it explores improved management options for crop production in both rain fed and irrigated agriculture. Lastly, it examines suggestions on more rational use of irrigation water in irrigated agriculture to conserve irrigation water under present climate conditions and to help meet the anticipated demand under climate change conditions.

Author : Samiha Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry,Tahany Noreldin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030355869

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Deficit Irrigation by Samiha Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry,Tahany Noreldin Pdf

This book focuses on proving that deficit irrigation could play an important role in increasing food production in times of water scarcity. Although the application of deficit irrigation can involve loss in crop productivity, it still secures water to be use in cultivating more lands and producing more food. The following questions are discussed and the authors offer solutions to these problems: Will the production, on a national level, resulting from these new added areas compensate yield losses attained by application of deficit irrigation? Is it possible to use deficit irrigation practice to reduce the applied irrigation water to certain crops that have a surplus in their production, and direct this saved water to cultivate new areas with crops have low self-sufficiency ratios? Under climate change in 2030, would deficit irrigation practice have the same role it plays under the current conditions? This book will appeal to students and researchers involved with water scarcity and food security.

Author : Youssef M. Hamada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319544397

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, its Impact on Egyptian Agriculture and the Potential for Alleviating Water Scarcity by Youssef M. Hamada Pdf

This book covers the entire Nile Basin and reflects the latest findings. It provides unique and cutting-edge insights into the region’s agriculture, water resources, governance, poverty, productivity, upstream-downstream linkages, innovations, future plans and their implications. Many international summits and conferences have declared that there is an urgent need to save agriculture from its demise. Most international agencies now recognize that something must be done, but what? Beyond policy changes, the restructuring of global governance and institutional reforms are called for. Commitments must be translated into concrete actions leading to a renewed interest in agriculture and a return to the basic objective of achieving food security.

Author : Wafa Ghazouani,François Molle,Atef Swelam,Edwin Rap,Ahmad Abdo
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290908104

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Understanding Farmers’ Adaptation to Water Scarcity by Wafa Ghazouani,François Molle,Atef Swelam,Edwin Rap,Ahmad Abdo Pdf

This study was undertaken to analyze farmers’ adaption to water scarcity in the command area of a secondary canal in the Nile Delta of Egypt. The results revealed that farmers’ responses were driven by a multiplicity of factors, beyond water scarcity or profit maximization. These additional factors include food security of the family, risk management, social capital and history of farmers, and most unexpectedly the collective dimension of crop choice. The findings of this study expose the limitations of projects, modeling exercises or policy recommendations that are too often based on the oversimplified view of profit maximization as the basis of farming system dynamics.

Author : Perez, Nicostrato D.,Kassim, Yumna,Ringler, Claudia,Thomas, Timothy S.,ElDidi, Hagar
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Climate change and Egypt’s agriculture by Perez, Nicostrato D.,Kassim, Yumna,Ringler, Claudia,Thomas, Timothy S.,ElDidi, Hagar Pdf

With climate change, Egypt’s already arid climate will face even higher temperatures and lower rainfall over key agricultural areas, requiring further urgent adaptation investments. Data from three general circulation models of climate were used to better understand the likely effects of climate changes on Egypt’s agricultural sector. The findings show largely adverse biophysical effects of climate change by 2050. Compared to a no-climate change scenario, yields for food crops are projected to decline by over 10 percent by 2050 due to higher temperatures and water stress as well as increased salinity of irrigation water. The highest biophysical yield declines are estimated for maize, sugar crops, and fruits and vegetables. Moreover, due to the country’s dependence on food imports, Egypt is not only affected by climate change impacts at home, but also by impacts in other food producing countries. Climate change-induced increases in food prices will reduce Egypt’s food import demand, while also dampening demand for Egypt’s exports. The implications for Egypt are tighter food markets with both reduced domestic production and increased difficulties to import food making it more difficult to augment domestic food supplies. This situation suggests the need for investments in climate change adaptation in the agriculture sector. Global cooperation to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is also warranted given the high cost to Egypt’s society from adverse climate change impacts worldwide.

Author : Samiha A. H. Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry,Huda Alkitkat,Mostafa Morsy,Tarek Sayad,Ahmed Kamel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319469423

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Future of Food Gaps in Egypt by Samiha A. H. Ouda,Abd El-Hafeez Zohry,Huda Alkitkat,Mostafa Morsy,Tarek Sayad,Ahmed Kamel Pdf

This work gives a multidisciplinary approach to assess and provide solutions to improve food security in Egypt. It has specific chapters on projection of climate change using IPCC AR5 models and regional climate model, and a chapter on population projection in 2030. This book aimed at research, graduate/post graduate students and policy makers. It can also be used by overpopulated countries to solve their own food gap problems.

Author : El-Sayed Ewis Omran,Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030416294

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Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security in Egypt by El-Sayed Ewis Omran,Abdelazim M. Negm Pdf

This book gathers contributions discussing climate change in Egypt from an agricultural perspective. Written by leading experts, it presents state-of-the-art insights and the latest research developments in light of the most recent IPCC report. Focusing on identifying the specific phenomena that affect climate change in Egypt, the book also addresses the effects of climate change in Egypt, particularly examining the quality and quantity of water resources as well as the socio-economic impacts of climate change on agricultural activities. Furthermore, it explores alternative solutions to support agriculture and food security and raises awareness of adaptation and protection as the key to adapting to the risks posed by climate change. Covering the four fundamental pillars of climate change: food security, availability, access and stability, this book is a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in achieving the 2030 sustainable development goals in Egypt and all countries with similar climatic conditions. It is also a unique source of information and updates on climate change impacts for graduates, researchers, policy planners, and decision-makers.

Author : Borgomeo, Edoardo,Santos, N.
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290908876

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Towards a new generation of policies and investments in agricultural water in the Arab region by Borgomeo, Edoardo,Santos, N. Pdf

Author : Abdelazim M. Negm,Mohamed Abuhashim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319953458

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Sustainability of Agricultural Environment in Egypt: Part I by Abdelazim M. Negm,Mohamed Abuhashim Pdf

This volume discusses the sustainability of Egypt’s agriculture and the challenges involved. It provides a comprehensive review and the latest research findings, and covers a variety of topics under the following themes: · Applicability of sustainable agriculture in Egypt · Sustainable agriculture under water scarcity and polluted soil environments · Improved crop productivity using a variety of tried and tested procedures · Biotechnology application for agricultural sustainability and food security · Potentiality of soil-sensing for a more sustainable agricultural environment The volume closes with a summary of the key conclusions and recommendations from all chapters. Together with the companion volume Sustainability of Agricultural Environment in Egypt: Part II, it offers an essential source of information for postgraduate students, researchers, and stakeholders alike.

Author : Hassan El-Ramady,Tarek Alshaal,Noura Bakr,Tamer Elbana,Elsayed Mohamed,Abdel-Aziz Belal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319955162

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The Soils of Egypt by Hassan El-Ramady,Tarek Alshaal,Noura Bakr,Tamer Elbana,Elsayed Mohamed,Abdel-Aziz Belal Pdf

This book reviews the distribution of soils across Egypt, their history, genesis, pollution and management. The conservation of Egyptian soils, soils and their connections to human activities, as well as some future soil issues are also highlighted. It is well known that soil is the main source for food, feed, fuel and fiber production. Accordingly, the study of soils is not only a crucial issue but also an urgent task for all nations worldwide. Due to their important roles in agroecosystems as well as many aspects of our lives, soils have direct and indirect functions in the agricultural, industrial and medicinal sectors. Therefore, understanding the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils, as well as soil security, have now become emerging issues. Climate change has a very dangerous dimension in Egypt concerning the rising sea level. Many coastal zones are already threatened by this sea level rise, and may ultimately disappear. At the same time, water shortages and soil pollution represent the main challenges for the Egyptian nation. Generally speaking, the environmental challenges that Egypt now faces include improving and sustaining soil health, soil carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and avoiding the overuse of fertilizers and pesticides. Therefore, this book examines in detail the soils of Egypt from various perspectives including their genesis, history, classification, pollution and degradation, soil security, soil fertility and land uses.

Author : Sandra Postel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781134161652

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The Last Oasis by Sandra Postel Pdf

For decades now we have wasted and mismanaged the world?s water supplies. Today, 27 countries are short of water, a quarter of the world?s population has no safe water, 46 per cent have no proper sanitation and each year four million children die of water-borne diseases. As most of the world?s major river systems cross several national boundaries, the scope disputes and the threat to international security is becoming more and more real. In The Last Oasis, Sandra Postel examines the economic, ecological and political factors affecting fresh water supply. She confronts the issues of mismanagement and profligacy and analyses and dangers of confrontation, both between nations and between rural and urban users. She also emphasises that the technology and know-how for effective water husbandry does exist. With methods already in use, farmers could cut their demand for water by 40-90 per cent, and cities by one-third, without sacrificing economic output or quality of life. Investing in water efficiency, recycling and conservation help meet rising demands and stave off disaster. But the priority is a common recognition of the gravity of the position, and with that a widespread push for institutions to manage sustainable use of water.

Author : Abdelazim M. Negm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 331995072X

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Unconventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt by Abdelazim M. Negm Pdf

This unique volume presents up-to-date information and the latest research findings on unconventional water resources in Egypt and their connections to agriculture. It investigates how to cope with the severe shortage of water and how to improve the irrigation system’s efficiency. The main aspects addressed include: · History of drainage and drainage projects in Egypt · Towards the integration of irrigation and drainage water · Assessment of drainage systems and environmental impact assessment of irrigation projects · Maximizing the reuse of agricultural drainage water and agricultural waste to improve irrigation efficiency · Developing alternative water resources, such as desalination, for greenhouses · Drainage water quality assessment, microbial hazards and improvement of green and cost-effective technologies for treatment of agricultural drainage water and wastewater for reuse in irrigation · Towards the sustainable reuse of water resources in Egypt · Options for securing water resources in Egypt, and challenges and opportunities for policy planners This book and the companion volume Conventional Water Resources and Agriculture in Egypt are vital resources for researchers, environmental managers and water policy planners – and for all those seeking information on wastewater reuse, green and cost-effective technologies for improving water quality. .